Housewife Gone Wild

Loose 754

the voucher

As I rounded a corner, I saw Nathan in an iron–gray suit, smiling as he chatted with someone. He looked more mature and composed than ever, exuding the quiet confidence of someone at the very top. Today, he wore gold–rimmed glasses, and his eyes shone behind the lenses.

I came in from a side hallway. Nathan was talking and didn’t notice me at all–until his partner nudged him, and only then did he turn and see me.

I walked over with a confident smile, greeting him naturally.

Nathan’s eyes lingered on me for a split second, but he quickly put on a relaxed smile, as if nothing had happened. “Why didn’t you come with Mr. Holcomb?”

“He got here first. I had something to take care of, so I’m running a bit late,” I answered without missing a beat.

“Alright, let me take you inside,” Nathan offered, though it was clear he had more on his mind, but kept it to himself.

“That’s alright. There are still guests who haven’t arrived yet–I’ll just head in myself,” I said.

“Alright, I’ve got your seat all set up. My assistant will take you there,” Nathan said, and didn’t insist.

turned around and saw Nathan’s assistant hurrying over

chatting with someone at the next table, but

later, Nathan came over and took a

to give their speeches. Nathan took the lead on the tech side, while his partner painted a picture of the future. The way they played off each other was

trying to soak up every detail and get a better grasp of what they were talking

what happens after years in the workplace–you just get sharper, more tuned in. Back then,

out there beyond romance–stuff you

few drinks at dinner, and

me with genuine respect. It was a revelation–turns out, when you’ve

want respect as a woman, you’ve got to put your energy into your career and fight for

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Chapter 754

wasted, collapsed onto the

waved over an assistant to help Nathan

for a bit before deciding it was time to

his face flushed, walked over and

my tone